AND HORSE TRAIN1N(} :,!» 



in each hand one of the snaffle reins, grasping' it ii<*ar tin- 

 ring; the wrists are gradually raised until the horse's head 

 and neck reach the desired elevation. The horse must stand 

 still and must not back; if he starts to move to the rear, the 

 whip is used to move him to the front again. 

 DEFINITIOxXS. 



In Hand— The horse is in hand after he has completed and 

 fully understands the bending lessons and when he yields 

 willingly to the effects of the bit. 



Lightness — Lightness has been defined in answer to Ques- 

 tion VI. It is the correct balance of the horse that obeys 

 promptly and easily all impulses given him by his rider. 



The Set (Le Placer) — is the operation that places the cen- 

 ter of gravity in the position required for the execution of 

 any desired movement. (Saint Ph/tlleJ. 



The Gather (Le Ramener) — To gather is nothing more or 

 less than to set the forehand. When the horse carries his 

 head and neck well up, the face approaching the vertical 

 and the jaw flexible he is said to be in the position of tlu- 

 gather (or is gathered). 



The Assemble (Le Rassembler) — The assemble consists of 

 the gather perfected by bringing the hind legs under. The 

 set of the forehand is combined with the set of the hind 

 quarters.* 



* The horse can be gathered at a halt although he should be 

 taught the correct carriage of the head and neck ata walk, 

 in which case there will be no chance of backing. 



On the other hand, the assemble, the highest form of col- 

 lection, can be obtained only when the horse is in motion; 

 the horse is assembled in the half halt to be sure, but this 

 position can be held only for a moment before the horse 

 moves again. 



Saint- Phalle says: "The .9r^, as will be seen, is inseparable 

 from the in hand and the asscnihle". 



For instance, in the half halt the horse is assembled; he is 

 also in hand, ready for any indication of the bit and he is 

 set for movement in any direction. ( VV/r Hoard). 



